When France said it would send three Rafale fighter jets to Poland, they simply forgot to mention that these aircraft were not intended for intercepting drones, but for delivering tactical nuclear strikes with ASMP-A missiles.
NATO reacted to the Russia's provocation w/ drones in Poland more harshly than Putin had expected
France sent 3 Rafale fighter jets to Poland, & their appearance shows that Macron wants to send not just symbolic support, but a demonstrative signal to Moscow
Fulfilling its NATO commitments, France deployed Rafale fighter jets to Poland in response to Russian drone attacks. The decision was announced on September 11 by French President Emmanuel Macron.
When France announced the deployment of 3 Rafales, it was perceived as a modest gesture.
But as soon as the Chief of Staff of the French Aerospace Forces, Jรฉrรดme Bellanger, published photos of Rafales deployed in Poland, Paris's real intention became clear
Paris sent Rafale variants that are used as part of Franceโs nuclear component.
All three fighters belong to Escadron de chasse 2/4 La Fayette. And these are not just any fighters, but special Rafales, which are full-time carriers of nuclear weapons.
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Three French Rafale fighters "Nuclear-Capable" deployed to Poland โ just 115 km from the border with Belarus.
It is a clear political and military hint at the readiness of Paris and all of NATO to strengthen deterrence against further aggression from Russia.
This French deployment is part of Operation Eastern Sentry and is in response to the incursion of 23 Russian drones into Polish airspace. Warsaw has been on alert, like the other NATO states w/ a military presence on its soil.
Eastern Sentry comes at a time of perceived provocative Russian actions. Indeed, following Poland's lead, Romania condemned the flight of a Russian drone in its airspace on Sunday.
Following the intrusion of ๐ท๐บ drones in Poland & Romania Medvedev, Deputy Chairman of the ๐ท๐บ Security Council, stated that if Kyiv's allies allowed NATO countries to shoot down Russian drones, "it would only lead to one thing: a war between Russia & NATO."
This is the first time that French nuclear vectors have officially set foot on the soil of a country so close to Russian Kaliningrad & Belarus
It reinforces Macronโs words about France as one of the key factors in the nuclear deterrence of Russia in Europe
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For Poland, the arrival of the Rafale is a reinforcement that it has long asked its partners for. For Moscow, it is a warning: the allies are ready not only to cover the airspace, but also to deploy assets w/ the potential for strategic impact near the allied borders
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Emboldened by Trump's inaction, Russia has taken it to a new level with Russian drones violating Polish, Romanian and Lithuanian airspaces.
Polandโs President K. Nawrocki signed a resolution allowing NATO troops presence under Op Eastern Sentry.
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Zapad exercises may have "unexpected twists", - Commander of the Finnish Defence Forces
General Janne Jaakkola monitoring the exercises noted that Russia has resources for other purposes than the war in Ukraine, & warned of possible "unexpected turns".
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6 NATO countries under threat: Russia is transferring "Iskanders"
According to OSINT analysts, they were spotted in the Kaliningrad region.
As analysts note, from there the Iskanders can reach: Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, parts of Germany, & Sweden.
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Putin dressed up in military uniform & showed up at the "Zapad 2025" exercises.
Putin personally thanked the invited foreign officers present at the Zapad-2025 exercises in Belarus, including officers from the US, Turkey & Hungary.
๐Nizhny Novgorod region
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Lithuania has confirmed that the Gerbera drone that crashed in late July on its territory was deliberately launched from Belarus, - Delfi
This is not a case of a drone accidentally entering a neighboring state, but a targeted operation against a NATO country
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The drone was launched over Vilnius at an altitude where air defense radars were unable to detect it in time.
Specialists discovered a powerful explosive device, a modern onboard computer, & at least one SIM card, indicating it was well-thought-out.
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Military personnel from other countries arrived in Lithuania as part of the "Grand Eagle 2025" exercises
It's the start of exercises for the rapid deployment of troops & equipment to Lithuania, aimed at enhancing the readiness & operational coordination of allies
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Since Trump's inauguration, Russia has sharply increased airstrikes on Ukraine, โ WSJ
In 2025, drone & missile attacks rose by 40% compared to 2024. Russia strikes more frequently civilian infrastructure & especially immediately after calls/talks with the US.
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NATO should impose no-fly zone over Ukraine, โ Sikorski
โTechnically, we, as NATO & the EU, would be able to do it, but this is a decision that Poland cannot make on its own,โ
Mobile fire groups, AWACS, & fighter jets could intercept hundreds of incoming targets.
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Poland to China: itโs difficult to conduct free trade when the border is not secure.
Poland closed its border w/ Belarus, shutting down Beijingโs major trade route (โฌ25 billion) into the EU.
Poland urges China to counteract Russiaโs โdestructive actionsโ.
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"The Poles won't be able to save people if they have a massive attack. We had 810 drones flying, we shot down 700. They had 19 - shot down 4. And there is no missile attack. They are not at war, so they are not ready for such things," โ President Zelenskyy
Russia sent a signal to Europe: "Don't think about giving Ukraine air defense, you might need it yourselves," โ Zelensky said, referring to Russian drones in Poland and Romania
โWeโll see if the planned air defense systems will come to us,โ he added.
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๐ฅ๐Ukrainian sanctions are the most effective way to end Putin's war.
You can help Ukraine save lives and bring Russia to its knees ๐๐
The British know how to welcome Trump properly ๐
Epstein files projected on Windsor Castle!
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Activists are determined to spoil Trumpโs state visit to the UK!
Photos of sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and Donald Trump were projected Tuesday evening onto a tower of Windsor Castle, where Trump will be received on Wednesday.
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The facade also featured photos of Virginia Giuffre โ Epsteinโs most notorious victim, who died in April, and his accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell, sentenced to 20 years in prison for human trafficking for sexual exploitation.
๐ฅAs Trump refuses to impose sanctions, Ukraine is crippling Russia's oil supplies, and much more.
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๐ฅExplosive night near St. Petersburg.
Ukraine hits the Kirishi Oil Refinery: stops "heart" of Russian oil empire.
Madyar's people hit the 2nd most powerful oil refinery in Russia at a distance of 800 km. It produces over 20M tons of gasoline, diesel & aviation fuel per yr
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๐ฅThe Kirishi oil refinery plays a key role in providing fuel for the Russian northwestern region. It supplies products to St. Petersburg, the Leningrad, Novgorod & Pskov regions.
It also provides the Russian army with petroleum products making it a strategic target.
"In Poland today, we need clarity. We know that Russian actions are not coincidences, they are not mistakes. An alliance with our partners, and one such partner is Great Britain, gives us a sense of security," - Polish PM Donald Tusk
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Donald Tusk also announced an increase in production of 155mm missiles. "Their importance is enormous. We see this in Ukraine," Donald Tusk emphasized.
At least 21 Russian drones entered Polish territory during the massive Russian attack on Ukraine on Sept 10.